Safety Instructions; About This Chapter; Intended Use; Improper Use - Bosch Rexroth VT-MSPA -2X Series Operating Instructions Manual

2 Safety instructions

2.1 About this chapter

Electronic devices from Bosch Rexroth are manufactured according to the generally
accepted rules of technology. However, there is still a risk of personal injury and
damage to property if you do not observe this chapter and the safety instructions in
this documentation.
▶ Read this documentation completely and thoroughly before working with the
product.
▶ Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
▶ Always include the required documentation when you pass the product on to
third parties.

2.2 Intended use

The products are electrical and electronic components.
You may use the product as follows:
• For operating proportional hydraulic valves without electrical position feedback
• For applications as specified in technical data sheet RE 30232
• While adhering to the operating and ambient conditions according to data sheet
RE 30232
• While adhering to the given performance limits
• In the original condition, without damage
• Repairs by customers are not permitted
The product is intended exclusively for professional use and not for private usage.
Operation according to the intended use also implies that you have read
and understood this documentation completely, especially chapter 2 "Safety
instructions".

2.3 Improper use

Any use other than described in the section "Intended use" is considered as
improper and is therefore not permitted.
Bosch Rexroth AG does not assume any liability for damage caused by improper use.
The user assumes all risks involved with improper use.
Improper use includes, but is not limited to:
• operating the electronics outside the specified performance limits and operating
conditions, especially the prescribed ambient conditions;
• the use as safety-related part of controls in the sense of DIN EN ISO 13849.
Functional safety must be realized by means of appropriate, additional
components.
• use in potentially explosive atmospheres
• improper transport
• improper storing
• lack of cleanliness during storage and assembly
• incorrect installation
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